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MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a deeper probe into large-scale cigarette smuggling, saying authorities must go beyond seizures and arrests to identify the financiers behind the illegal trade. In a statement on Sunday, Nartatez said the PNP hasContinue Reading
Two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have been referred to the House of Representatives’ committee on justice — a procedural move that has major legal consequences, including the activation of the Constitution’s one-year ban on impeachment. Here’s what you need to know. What happened? On Monday, the HouseContinue Reading
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is medically fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I ruled on Monday. The decision followed a medical assessment by a panel of three independent experts appointed by the Court to evaluate Duterte’s physical and mental condition. “Having regardContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Singapore-flagged bulk carrier M/V Devon Bay that capsized near Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal last week was carrying nickel ore, not iron ore, according to shipping industry data and clarifications from Philippine maritime authorities, correcting earlier reports that misidentified the cargo. The vessel, crewed by 21 Filipino seafarers,Continue Reading
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered stricter monitoring and intensified intelligence-gathering to prevent terrorism-related recruitment and training activities in Mindanao, following warnings of renewed militant movements in parts of the region. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police force is in constant coordination withContinue Reading
Incoming college students will soon have expanded access to higher education nationwide following the launch of a new government-funded, merit-based scholarship program. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Friday signed a joint memorandum circular establishingContinue Reading
A Facebook post by a Western Samar-based vlogger claims that former senator Mar Roxas criticized former president Rodrigo Duterte, allegedly saying Duterte’s leadership was abusive, chaotic, and responsible for the deaths of many innocent people due to his failed war on drugs. Verdict: FALSE Facts Former senator Mar Roxas hasContinue Reading
